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MILWAUKEE, Oct. ct is to DO supposed
that Mr.. Cleveland in visiting Wisconsin did
80 with the intention OF putting his visits where
they would do the most good and make votes
for the Presidential visitor. II 30. no has been
INDUCING In anticipatlons which are not likely
to be realized. Instead Of allayinR strife and
uniting factions, enough has already been
learned to establish the fact that the Presi-
dent, when he departs from Wisconsin. will
leave behind broad track Of discussions and
bitter feelings. As for Mr.. Villas, he may as
well lay aside all aspirations he may have en-
tertained for the second place on the national
ticket in 1854 bee which is believed by those
best acquainted with him to have been buzz
zing in his bonnet for n year or moro.
Among the rank and file OF the Democracy.
Villas ia the most hated man in the State to-day.
To him is laid the blame for all the exclusive
ness which is charged up against President
Cleveland. Twelve-dollar-a-plate banquets
are not tho average Democrats notion OF JEFF
fersonian simplicity. There Is wide gulf be-
tween corncob whiskey and sandwiches and
banquets at $12 head. In carrying out the
non-partisan idea. the President has wrecked
his ambitions on tho rock Of exclusiveness.
The non partisans who had charge Of the re-
ception here and ut Madison are those who are
accustomed to purple and fine linen and have
only limited acquaintance with blue jeans or
those who wear them. Democrats, as such. 1t
is asserted, have been pushed to the back
ground. and as a consequence they feel very
sore. and they don't care If their sore spots
Gabe Bouch. the old Democratic war horse
Of hs to tine
bask Re ha add
Fifth district the sole representative Of Wis
Sress. deian to honor the banquet with bis
presence. Even in Milwaukee. where the in
fuence Of the Juneau Club Is paramount, the
do not feel quite so bitter as the numbers from
way back In the woods. Still, eX- Congressman
s sh sss
ton . rbe prssent@aIl Of which shows which
w" HnotS oh M thing that has added to tho prevail
ing rancor Is this: At one time 1t was proposed
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this. The President was not prize exhibit, it
was cried. and the matter was carried to MI.
place Of reception was changed the President
you'd probably refuse TO visit Milwaukee.
town he drSes on to PUMPKIN show
Mr.. Hayes. Presidential dignity Is forgotten,
What the Milwaukee crowd are now. trying, to
learn Is why an hour or two passed In the EI,
position DulIQlnG WOulO nave neon any WOTSo
country fair.
sion Mr.. Villas gets the lions share Of the blame.
He is known to be the chief adviser Of the
President and to have arranged the details Of
tho Wisconsin trip. Mrs. Cleveland captured
everybody, but her graciousness will not avail
against the mess which Villas has made
CHICAGO, Oct 9.-The split In the Democratic
ranks, which began last spring, when 1t was
thought better to turn over the city Govern
ment to the Republican machine than to con-
tinue in power the element Of the Democracy
unfavorable to President ClevelRnd's aspira-
tions for q second term. Is wider than ever
Yesterday the regular county organization held
its convention and nominated candidates for
Judge OF the Superior Court, States Attorney.
and County Commissioners. The proceedings
were harmonious. and the belief was expressed
that the silk stockings or Cleveland section
will think better OF the determination to hold
q separate convention and will endorse to-
days nominations. This is the more probable.
as the convention made up an excellent list OF
candidates, headed by Judge Gary. who pre-
sided at the Anarchist trial. Judge Gary Is q
Republican. but he Is none the less strong
among the Democrats. who are alive to the
importance OF retaining Oh the bench the man
whose ability and frmness enabled the State
to secure the conviction Of Spies. Parsons, and
the rest. The resolution endorsing the Ad-
ministration Of President Cleyeland was cal
culated to promote harmony but It does not
mean that the Convention favors him for Q
second term.